How it works

How after builders cleaning in Edinburgh works

1. Get a price

Tell us about the job. We’ll give you an instant price based on the size of your home and the tasks selected.

2. Secure your slot

Choose a date and time that works for you, then pay to secure your slot.

3. Get a 5-star clean

Cleaners remove dirt and dust that's left over from your recent renovation or building work.

Why choose Housekeep?

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The best after build cleaners in Edinburgh

Millions of cleans have been booked through Housekeep, with an average rating of 4.9-stars

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The team stays until the job's done

With after builders cleaning there's no time limit - the cleaning team stays the work is done!

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Professional service

We're an award-winning service you can trust. All after build cleaners in Edinburgh are experienced and background checked

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Get an online quote

We'll provide you with a simple price based on the size of your home

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Slots available at short notice

After build cleaners are available in all areas in Edinburgh, even at short notice

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What you get with Housekeep

What's included in an after builders clean?

After builders cleaning includes:

  • Wiping of surfaces throughout the property
  • Cleaning outside of cupboards and skirting boards
  • Cleaning the exterior of kitchen appliances & white goods
  • Cleaning inside windows
  • Vacuuming all floors and upholstery
  • Mopping all hard flooring

After builders cleaning in Edinburgh

324,444  homeowner households in Edinburgh

2,596  extensions built in Edinburgh each year

16,222  renovation projects in Edinburgh each year

hours for the average after builders clean in Edinburgh

£318  for an average after builders clean in Edinburgh

Which service should I choose?

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
Descale toilet
Clean grouting
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
Clean extractor fan filter
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)
Clean carpet & upholstery
Extra services

One-off clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
×
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
×
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
×
Descale toilet
×
Clean grouting
×
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
×
Clean extractor fan filter
×
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)
×
Clean carpet & upholstery
×

Extra services

  • Clean inside oven
  • Clean inside fridge/freezer
  • Clean inside windows

Deep clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
×
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
×
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
Descale toilet
×
Clean grouting
×
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
×
Clean extractor fan filter
×
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)
Clean carpet & upholstery

Extra services

  • Clean inside fridge/freezer
  • Clean carpet & upholstery
  • Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

End of tenancy clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
×
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
Descale toilet
Clean grouting
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
Clean extractor fan filter
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)
Clean carpet & upholstery

Extra services

  • Clean carpet & upholstery
  • Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

After builders clean

Essentials:
  • Clean reachable surfaces in all rooms
  • Clean exterior of cupboards & appliances
  • Clean kitchen & bathrooms
  • Vacuum & mop floors
Tidy-up & wash dishes
×
Clean inside windows
Descale kitchen & bathroom
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cupboards
×
Clean hard to reach areas (surfaces, floors & inside windows)
Descale toilet
Clean grouting
Clean inside fridge/freezer
Clean inside other appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
×
Clean extractor fan filter
×
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)
Clean carpet & upholstery

Extra services

  • Clean inside oven
  • Clean inside fridge/freezer
  • Clean carpet & upholstery
  • Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Frequently asked questions

Renovation and building work often results in lots of dust throughout your property. An after builders clean is designed to remove that before you move back in, so you can be comfortable when you return to the property.

After builders cleaning is more thorough than regular cleaning, and requires specialist equipment. The after builders service removes high levels of dirt and dust from your surfaces, plus the exterior of your kitchen appliances and white goods. Your cleaners will also deep clean the inside of your windows, the outside of cupboards and your skirting boards, to ensure that all dust and dirt is removed.

Your cleaners can try to remove small amounts of paint from windows, provided there is no risk of causing damage.

Your cleaners will not remove paint spillages from flooring, due to the risk of further damage. We would recommend you discuss any spillages with your builder.

We take a card payment when you book. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards.

Cleaners can collect keys from a key safe, neighbour or estate agent (within a ten-minute walk of the property).

It usually takes your cleaning team 3-5 hours to complete an after builders clean.

The cleaning team will bring everything they need for your after builders clean, including all products and a vacuum cleaner.

After builders cleaning in Edinburgh typically costs between £130 and £450 inc. VAT, depending on property size and the extent of the building work. The average after builders clean in Edinburgh is £318. You can get a simple fixed price for after builders cleaning on our website, or find out more in our after builders cleaning cost guide.

What you get with Housekeep

Clearing the dirt and dust after your building work's complete

Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Descaling kitchen sink
  • Wiping the outside of cupboards
  • Cleaning outside appliances
  • Cleaning all accessible surfaces
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Vacuuming floors
  • Mopping floors
Kitchen

Bathroom

  • Descaling throughout (sinks, shower screens etc.)
  • Toilet cleaning
  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Wiping outside of cabinets
  • Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
  • Cleaning grouting
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors
Living room

Living room

  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors (where applicable)
Bedroom

Bedroom

  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Dusting and wiping all accessible surfaces
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors (where applicable)
Throughout

Throughout

  • Cleaning mirrors
  • Cleaning indoor windows
  • Cleaning skirting boards
  • Wiping high-touch surfaces (light switches, door handles)
  • Vacuuming
  • Mopping floors (where applicable)

Booking after builders cleaning in Edinburgh

It used to be tricky to find a professional after builders cleaning service in Edinburgh. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from click, to clean to cashless payment.

Just tell us about the job, and we’ll show you an instant price for your after builders clean. If you’d like to book, choose a date and time that works for you and pay to secure your slot.

After builders cleaning is designed for after renovation or building work. The service includes all standard cleaning tasks – like dusting, vacuuming and mopping – as well cleaning hard to reach areas & descaling of the bathroom & kitchen. You can customise your after builders clean with extra tasks, including inside fridge/freezer cleaning, carpet steam cleaning, upholstery & sofa steam cleaning, and cleaning external areas (balconies, terraces, patios).

After builders cleans in Edinburgh are normally completed by a team of two professional cleaners. They’ll bring all of the products and equipment to remove dirt and dust left over from building or renovation work. And they'll try to remove any paint spills too.

Housekeep is the UK’s best cleaning service, with a 4.9* average rating. Millions of cleans have been booked through Housekeep, with an average rating of 4.9 stars. after builders cleans.

Ready to get a quote? Click here to get started.

Areas we cover in Edinburgh

  • Bruntsfield (EH10)
  • Corstorphine (EH12)
  • Gorgie (EH11)
  • Leith (EH6)
  • Marchmont (EH9)
  • Morningside (EH10)
  • New Town (EH2)
  • Portobello (EH15)
  • Stockbridge (EH3)

About the Housekeepers

Edinburgh’s best cleaners

Proven and reliable

Every cleaner has at least 6 months’ professional cleaning experience.

Vetted & background-checked

We complete background checks, including right to work and criminal record checks.

5* ratings

We collect reviews and feedback from every clean to make sure cleaners are 5* quality.

Tech-enabled

We support Housekeepers 7 days a week and help them travel between jobs faster.

Maxine - home cleaner in Brixton, Brixton, Clapham, Clapham Park, Stockwell, Streatham Hill, Tulse Hill

Maxine

Areas covered

Brixton Brixton Clapham Clapham Park Stockwell Streatham Hill Tulse Hill

“Maxing is the best- this was our last clean since we are moving out and we will miss her wit and warmth. She has been a fantastic cleaner for us, a hard worker and a kind person to trust with your home :)we miss you already Maxine <3.”

T, Streatham Hill (SW2) - Just now

Cameron - home cleaner in Brighton, Brighton, Hangleton, Hove, Patcham, Rottingdean, Woodingdean

Cameron

Areas covered

Brighton Brighton Hangleton Hove Patcham Rottingdean Woodingdean

“Cameron is friendly, professional and thorough. He is great with my cats and my home is always so sparkling clean when he has cleaned..”

Claire, West Blatchington (BN3) - Today

Alexia - home cleaner in Cricklewood, Dollis Hill, Golders Green, Hendon, Stonebridge, Swiss Cottage, Temple Fortune

Alexia

Areas covered

Cricklewood Dollis Hill Golders Green Hendon Stonebridge Swiss Cottage Temple Fortune

“Alexia is an amazing person-she really takes pride in her work and is super efficient and very thorough - she makes our place look like a 5 star hotel !.”

S, Paddington Basin (W9) - Today

Abayomi - home cleaner in Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle, Kennington, Kennington, Kennington Park, Southwark, The Shard

Abayomi

Areas covered

Bermondsey Elephant and Castle Kennington Kennington Kennington Park Southwark The Shard

“Thank you, Abayomi, for your hard work today. You cleaned very well and were very respectful throughout..”

M, Holborn (WC2H) - Today

Prince - home cleaner in Camden Town, Lisson Grove, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Primrose Hill, Regent's Park, St John's Wood

Prince

Areas covered

Camden Town Lisson Grove Marylebone Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Regent's Park St John's Wood

“Prince was absolutely amazing. The house has never looked better. What an angel on this earth. Followed all instructions and went above and beyond. highly recommend. 🩵.”

L, Euston (NW1) - Yesterday

Housekeep cleans up in Edinburgh

Stats about Edinburgh

29.0% Have pets

50.0% Flats or apartments

50.0% Houses

514,990 Households

240,000 Residents

70.0% Own car

36.0% Single

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